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MSUE Administrative Handbook: Human Resources

SUBJECT:     Appeal Process - Continuing Employment (CE), Performance Development System (PDS), Interim Complaint Resolution Procedure (ICRP).

POLICY:        MSUE academic staff members have recourse to an adverse administrative action through an MSUE appeals process.

APPLIES TO: MSUE Academic Staff Members ( PDS, ICRP); MSUE Academic Staff Member subject to the Continuing Employment System (CE).

PROCEDURE RESTRICTIONS:

1.         The attached document specifies the appeal procedure for a CE, PDS, and ICRP.

2.         The appeal committee for all three processes (CE, PDS, ICRP) is composed of three members: one appointed by the Director of Extension, one appointed by the academic staff member, and the Chair, who is a neutral third party from outside CANR/MSUE and who has extensive experience in conducting such hearings.

3.         The committee forms a recommendation regarding the disposition of the appeal and submits it, along with rationale, to the Extension Director.

4.         The Director of Extension makes the final decision regarding PDS and ICRP matters.  The CANR Dean makes the final decision regarding CE matters.

PROCEDURES:

1.         Refer to the appeal procedure for a Continuing Employment, Performance Development System or Complaint Resolution decision for details.

2.         Questions should be addressed to ANR Human Resources.

05/10/2005